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Missions and Missionaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 1165 Collections and/or Records:

C. J. Hansen diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232489218]
Identifier: MSS 532
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary. Hansen writes about his experiences in Tahiti and in other members of the Society Islands as a missionary for the Mormon Church. There are many gaps in the record and many entries describe the activities of several days.

Dates: 1899-1902
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / C. J. Hansen diary

Hans Hansen journal

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225546602]
Identifier: MSS 3080
Scope and Contents

Typescript and photocopy of the journal of Hans Martin Hansen while on an mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Norway, from 20 July 1889 until 7 May 1891.

Dates: 1889-1891
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Hans Hansen journal

Laray M. and Blanche McBeth Hansen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6686
Abstract

The Laray M. and Blanche McBeth Hansen Papers are items collected from Laray's mission in Germany sent to Blanche McBeth in Payson, Utah, and early years in their marriage.

Dates: 1921-1925
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Laray M. and Blanche McBeth Hansen papers

Oscar K. Hansen diaries

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230342815]
Identifier: MSS 169
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries. Hansen served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in Wisconsin and in neighboring states. Hansen records his experiences in what are often lengthy and detailed accounts. He recounts conversations and the various aspects of his activities.

Dates: 1898-1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Oscar K. Hansen diaries

William Lawrence Hansen photograph album

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9171
Scope and Contents Photograph album that was likely used by William Lawrence Hansen while serving in the Swiss and German Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1887 to 1890. Many of the photographs are unidentified cabinet card albumen portraits of individuals and families taken in various studios across England, Denmark, Switzerland and Germany. These are likely missionaries or members that Hansen met on his mission. Within the album is included cabinet card albumen portraits from...
Dates: approximately 1887-1890
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Lawrence Hansen photograph album

Ansil Perse Harmon letter of introduction

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284949]
Identifier: Vault MSS 122
Scope and Contents

Printed and signed letter of introduction for Ansil P. Harmon who was going on a mission for the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1874
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ansil Perse Harmon letter of introduction

Charles Alfred Harper diary

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231045268]
Identifier: MSS 1198
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary. Harper writes about his journey to Great Britain from Utah and describes his service as a Mormon missionary in that country.

Dates: 1852-1855
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles Alfred Harper diary

John Claiborne Harper papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 185
Scope and Contents Handwritten diary, letters, certificates, paroles, and Mormon Church blessings. The diary was kept while Harper served on a mission to the Southern States for the Mormon Church from 1887 to 1888. Also included is an autograph book signed by Mormons in the Utah State prison for polygamy in 1889. The certificates and letters relate to Mormons in Mexico, to Harper's civic appointments in Payson, and to family matters. Two paroles were given to Harper on 10 April 1865 at Appomattox Court...
Dates: 1856-1899
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Claiborne Harper papers

Thomas Ephraim Harper missionary journals

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197225536892]
Identifier: MSS 3181
Scope and Contents Thomas Ephraim Harper served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Southern States Mission (1884-1887) working largely in Virginia and West Virginia Harper gives a detailed account of his missionary experiences, including run-ins with anti-Mormon mobs. The transcription includes title page, preface, guide to the editorial procedures used, 12 illustrations, transcripts of the journals, and photocopies of the items. Also included in the collection is a life sketch of Thomas Harper,...
Dates: 1884-1887
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Thomas Ephraim Harper missionary journals

Beverly Harris papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9345
Scope and Contents Materials contain journals and scrapbooks pertaining to the life of Beverly Harris between the years of 1972 to 2016. They document her mission in the Philippines, her marriage to Hugh Harris, as well as her daily life. A major portion of these journals focus on her religious activities as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and include notes from several years of Relief Society and sacrament meetings. They were mostly written during the years 2002 to 2016 while she...
Dates: approximately 1972-2016; Majority of material found within approximately 2002-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Beverly Harris papers

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